How to take lightning Photos

You would probably think that catching a lighting is probably close to impossible.

In fact, it is a very simple thing to do and it only requires a bit of luck.

1:Set the camera on your tripod.

2:Set the f/stop to f/8

3:Position your camera

4:If you have a locking release cable, than set the camera on Bulb and expose as much as you think.

During this exposure, you should be able to catch a lightning.

If you don`t have a locking release cable, set the exposure of the camera at 30 seconds, and pray that in those 30 seconds u catch a lightning.It`s just a matter of luck.I managed to do this without a locking release cable.

5:Do not use the flash, because it will not help you whatsoever.

6:Set the focus to infinity.

Here is my example of a lightning photo.

You should also read my article on night photography.

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Night photography

The first things u require when taking night photos are a steady tripod and patience.

The first step is setting the ISO setting .This setting should be at ISO 200, or at a max ISO 400.If u set the ISO setting higher than this , because of the long exposure time that u will use and the lack of light, u will have too much image noise.

The second step is setting the exposure time…anywhere between 15 seconds to 30 seconds or even Bulb mode if u have a remote for your camera.

U should know that when you`re using long exposure , this takes a lot of power from your battery.

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